Munmorah Coast Track

1 hr 30 mins

3.3 km One way

96 m

Experienced only

Starting from Campbell Dr, this walk follows the Geebung and Grass Tree tracks to Frazer Beach, with an optional sidetrip to Wybung Head. Geebung Track leads you through the low heath and past a few sweeping ocean views, and great wildflower displays in spring and summer. The side trip to Wybung Head follows a dirt road, and the views are well worth the detour. Grass Tree Track is overgrown and unclear in places, making its way down to Frazer Beach.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

Birdie Beach View

along the Geebung Track, north of Birdie Beach. The view south over Red Ochre Beach and along Birdie Beach is fantastic. Norah Head can be seen in the distance, past Bird Island. Since the re-vegetation of the track to Birdie Beach Lookout

(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Tip of Wybung Head

790 m

15 mins

1m

-74m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill, towards the ocean along Wybung Head Rd. Soon after passing a sweeping right-hand bend, the walk come to a car park and the end of Wybung Head Rd, signposted ‘Wybung Head’

(at the end of Wybung Head Rd), this walk heads downhill along the management trail. The trail soon passes a track (on the left, that leads to the whale watching area), and continues downhill along the wide trail to find the grand ocean views

Wybung Head

the coast. Wybung is a local Aboriginal word meaning ‘Dangerous Sea’. The narrow headland has sheer unfenced cliffs all around, and sweeping views of the ocean. There is no shade, or protection from the wind. A great spot to enjoy the pounding sea.

(2.41km) Upper end of Grass Tree Track → Bongon Lagoon

740 m

16 mins

1m

-89m

Experienced only

Veer left: From the intersection (60m east of the turning area at the top of Geebung Trail

Frazer Beach

Frazer Beach is a 650m-wide sandy beach, facing south-east. The beach is a popular swimming area with a patrol service provided during Christmas, Easter and April School Holidays. The back of the beach is home to Bongon Lagoon

and Frazer camping ground. There is limited natural shade, but the beach is a interesting place to explore and relax.

(3.15km) Bongon Lagoon → Frazer Beach Picnic Area

130 m

2 mins

3m

0m

Unknow grade

Veer left: From the beach, this walk heads inland across the sand, keeping Bongon Lagoon to the left. The walk soon tends right up to the lower car park, then continues uphill along the grass to the turning loop of Frazer Beach Road (on the left) and the picnic tables and shelter on the right

Cross sectional view of the Munmorah Coast Track bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Munmorah Coast Track

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

Length

3.3 km

Time

1 hr 30 mins

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Grade 5/6

Experienced only

AS 2156.1

Gradient

Short steep hills (3/6)

Quality of track

Rough unclear track (5/6)

Signs

No directional signs (5/6)

Experience Required

Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)

Weather

Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Infrastructure

Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

2.5km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 740m has short steep hills. The remaining (55m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

2.5km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 740m follows a rough unclear track. The remaining (55m) follows a smooth and hardened path.

Signs

2.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 740m Has no directional signs. The remaining (180m) is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

2.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience and another 740m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (180m) requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 2.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 740m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 3.1km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 180m is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).

Similar walks

A list of walks that share part of the track with the Munmorah Coast Track walk.

Fire Danger

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Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.

Weather Forest

This walk starts in the Hunter weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.
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Forecast snapshot